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Descript
Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial
AI-powered audio and video editor with transcript-based editing and voice cloning.
1 min read
Setup: 5-15 minutes
3 Steps
Quick Info
Pricing
Free: 1 hour transcription/month. Hobbyist: $12/month (10 hrs). Creator: $24/month (30 hrs, unlimited Overdub). Business: $40/month (unlimited).
Requirements
- Email address
- Desktop/laptop (no mobile)
- Microphone for voice cloning (optional)
Overview
Descript revolutionizes editing by letting you edit audio/video like a document. Features include Overdub AI voice cloning, Studio Sound enhancement, automatic filler word removal, and the Underlord AI co-editor. Edit by editing text.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
1
Create Account
Sign up at descript.com
- Visit descript.com
- Download desktop app
- Create account
- Start free tier
2
Import Media
Add audio or video
- Click New Project
- Import audio/video files
- Descript auto-transcribes
- Review transcript accuracy
3
Edit by Editing Text
Make changes in transcript
- Delete text to remove audio
- Highlight for selection
- Use filler word removal
- Apply Studio Sound
Core Features & Capabilities
Transcript-Based Editing
Edit media by editing text
How to use: Delete words in transcript, audio/video follows
Use cases:
Podcast editingVideo editingQuick cuts
Overdub
AI voice cloning for corrections
How to use: Train voice model, type corrections, AI generates audio
Use cases:
Fix mistakesAdd new contentVoice consistency
Studio Sound
Professional audio enhancement
How to use: One-click enhancement for clean audio
Use cases:
Podcast productionInterview cleanupAudio quality
Best Use Cases
Podcast editing
Video editing
Interview cleanup
Audio correction
Content repurposing
Pro Tips & Best Practices
- Use filler word removal for polish
- Studio Sound dramatically improves audio
- Overdub for quick corrections without re-recording
- Green Screen removal for video
- Eye Contact correction for interviews
Integrations & Compatibility
Descript works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:
Google DriveDropboxYouTubeSpotifyPartner API
Limitations & Considerations
- Desktop only (no mobile)
- No credit card for free tier
- Overdub requires training
- Processing times for long content